What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

Anishnabeg Outreach

Home
Canada
Kitchener, ON
Anishnabeg Outreach

Our mission is to build processes and tools that will position current and future First Nation, Métis We have two offices one in Kitchener and one in Guelph.

The Guelph office is our main employment office where we will be able to assist you with job search and resume development. At both locations you will have access to an employment counsellor. Our Kitchener office is where we offer all services related to healing. At our Kitchener location you will find our EarlyON.

09/03/2026

Thanks for bouncing by our EarlyON outdoor carnival! 🎪

It was so much fun seeing children and families spending time outside, playing together, and enjoying a morning full of outdoor programming. Our bouncy castle was overflowing with excitement this time around, and we loved seeing so many smiling faces come out to enjoy the day with us!

Missed this one? We have another Fall Carnival coming up on September 18! You can see the full EarlyON calendar and upcoming activities at aocan.org/earlyon-calendar.

Want to help us keep free events like these going for families in our community? Monetary donations help us continue offering accessible programming, activities, and special events at EarlyON.

You can donate at aocan.org/donate.

Miigwech. We hope to see you at the next one! 💛

09/01/2026

Get creative with us this September and make your own dreamcatcher! 🪶

Rooted in Ojibwe teachings, dreamcatchers carry a tradition of protection and are often associated with keeping sleepers safe while welcoming positive dreams.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis community members will have the opportunity to create their own dreamcatchers and connect with one another. Our Craft Workshops are an opportunity for spirit-building and support healing as an important part of reconciliation.

Visit rb.gy/u9nzo8 to register before spots fill up!

🗓 Date: September 16, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 236 Woodhaven Rd., Kitchener, Ontario

Want to help us keep workshops like this going? We accept monetary donations for craft supplies to keep offering free Craft Workshops as a space for learning, healing, and connecting with Indigenous community members.

You can donate at aocan.org/donate. Miigwech. 🧡

08/31/2026

A big thank you to for helping First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children head back to school prepared with brand new backpacks! 🎒✏️

WRPS came to our Centre of Reconciliation in Kitchener to drop off 200 new backpacks for children and youth in our Spirit Bundle program, helping families access some of the everyday supplies needed for the school year.

Want to help fill these backpacks with school supplies? Contact [email protected] for more information on how to donate!

Thank you, Miigwech, to WRPS for supporting our community! 💙

08/26/2026

Consider donating essential hygiene and toiletry products for over 600 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis families in our Spirit Bundle Program!

Items such as shampoo & conditioner, body wash, deodorant, hygiene wipes, razors, and other personal care products can be difficult for families to acquire. Donations of these everyday-use items help to maintain the health and well-being of our community.

Donate at our centres of reconciliation below:

📍 Drop-off: 236 Woodhaven Rd., Kitchener
🕒 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Tuesdays & Thursdays

📍 Drop-off: 400 Stevenson St. N, Guelph
🕒 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Mondays & Fridays

Any questions or inquiries about alternative drop-off times? Please contact us at [email protected] or (519) 208-5333.

Miigwech for your support! 💚

08/21/2026

A huge thank you to Life Canada for volunteering their time to help us tidy up our Spirit Garden for Everyone (Eminidowang Kiitigan)! 🌱

The day was spent weeding around our crops, making our fields look spacious and clean. There was also time in between to participate in sweetgrass braiding, where volunteers learned about the process as well as the teachings. The 21 strands of a sweetgrass braid are made up of 3 bunches that represent the 7 generations before us, the 7 sacred teachings, and the 7 generations ahead of us.

Interested in bringing out your team for a corporate volunteer day? Reach us at aocan.org/volunteer-at-ao/

08/19/2026

Help us support families during this final hot stretch of summer!! ☀️

We’re accepting donations of fans, hats, sunscreen, electrolytes, and other items that can help families stay cool and safe during heat waves. Donations will go directly to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis families in our Spirit Bundle program.

Items can be dropped off at either…

📍 236 Woodhaven Rd., Kitchener
🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 400 Stevenson St. N, Guelph
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

For questions or alternative drop-off times, contact [email protected] or (519) 208-5333.

Miigwech for helping families stay safe during the summer heat. 💚

08/11/2026

Our pepper beds are looking much happier thanks to the amazing volunteers from EY 🌶️🌱

The team joined us at the Spirit Garden (Eminidowang Kiitigan) to clear away weeds and give our pepper plants more room to grow. Their hard work helps us continue growing fresh food for over 600 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis families through our Spirit Bundle program.

Miigwech to the EY team for spending the day with us and helping care for the garden!

Want to get your hands in the soil and support the community? Visit aocan.org/volunteer-at-ao to sign up and join us at the farm. 💚

08/10/2026

Help us stock up on back-to-school essentials for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth! ✏️

Right now, we are most in need of water bottles, pencil cases, calculators, lunch boxes, rulers, and notebooks for our Spirit Bundle families as they get ready for the upcoming school year.

Donations can be dropped off at our Centres of Reconciliation:

📍 236 Woodhaven Rd., Kitchener
🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 400 Stevenson St. N, Guelph
🕘 Mondays & Fridays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

For questions or alternative drop-off times, contact [email protected] or (519) 208-5333.

Miigwech for your support! 💙

08/09/2026

Baseball is in full swing here at AO! It’s been an absolute joy to see the kids come out, learn the game, and have a fun time while doing it. Youth of all ages and abilities have been working on their skills, playing games, and getting to enjoy time alongside their peers and our staff in a noncompetitive, low-pressure environment.

It’s not too late to sign up for AO Baseball! We’re running four more free sessions this summer (Aug. 13, 20, 27, and Sept. 3), from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wilson Avenue Public School in Kitchener. To register, visit the Linktree in our bio or sign up here: info.aocan.org/baseball-program-2026

For questions or assistance with registration contact us at 519-208-5333 or email us at [email protected].

08/04/2026

Our July Ribbon Skirt workshop has finally wrapped up! 🧵👗

Participants returned to complete the skirts they began during our first session, adding their finishing touches and bringing each unique piece to life. Everyone’s hard work, dedication, and personal style finally come together in the end.

Thank you to the community members who participated and to our staff who helped organize and guide both workshops. These gatherings create space to learn and connect with one another.

Our next workshop is happening in August, so keep an eye on our social media for more details!

For information about upcoming workshops, contact us at [email protected] or (519) 208-5333.

Address

236 Woodhaven Road
Kitchener, ON
N2C1V5

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15192085333

Website

http://www.aocan.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Anishnabeg Outreach posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Kitchener?